How Colleges Are Adopting Wellness Vending Machines: Case Studies
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Across the U.S., colleges are finding innovative ways to expand student health access — and wellness vending machines are at the center of this transformation. By placing essential self-care products in convenient, 24/7 locations, campuses are improving student well-being while reducing barriers to care.
Case Studies in Action
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC):
UIC introduced a self-care station vending machine offering OTC medications, rapid self-tests, and menstrual products. Students gained quick access to health items, reducing unnecessary clinic visits and increasing wellness independence.
University of Michigan:
The University of Michigan piloted a wellness vending machine program to evaluate how access to OTC products impacts academic performance and student health equity. Early results highlighted improved access and high student satisfaction.
Purdue University:
Research from Purdue revealed that students without easy OTC access reported negative impacts on class attendance and academic performance. Their pharmacy vending pilot program demonstrated that vending solutions mitigate these barriers.
What These Case Studies Show
The lesson from UIC, Michigan, and Purdue is clear: wellness vending machines are more than a convenience. They directly improve student outcomes by making health products accessible when students need them most.
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